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Christina Applegate faces more questions than answers about her health, but Megyn Kelly’s reaction to the actress’s medical uncertainty has sparked backlash from The View hosts.

During Thursday’s October 22 broadcast, Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, and Sunny Hostin criticized Kelly for questioning Applegate’s decision to speak publicly about her health after learning that she may not have multiple sclerosis (MS), as doctors previously believed.

Kelly lashed out at Applegate on The Megyn Kelly Show, suggesting the actress was upset about losing her status as a prominent voice for people living with MS. Applegate, who has spent years managing symptoms associated with the neurological condition, recently explained on her MeSsy podcast that new testing had left her without a definitive diagnosis.

Goldberg had little patience for Kelly’s assessment.

“Are you crazy?” the moderator asked, challenging the suggestion that Applegate had somehow benefited from believing she had MS. Goldberg also emphasized that diagnosing the condition can be complicated and that no single test definitively establishes whether someone has it.

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Haines echoed that sentiment, arguing that Applegate’s willingness to discuss her experience was intended to help others rather than draw attention to herself.

The co-host also criticized Kelly for targeting someone already struggling with an uncertain medical future. Applegate has said her symptoms have continued and, in some respects, worsened despite the change in understanding about her condition.

“Talk about kicking someone when they’re down,” Haines said, adding that the actress is now confronting the difficult reality of not knowing what is causing her symptoms.

Navarro, meanwhile, compared Kelly to a fungus that thrives on the attention generated by controversy. She also pushed back against the idea that celebrities should face criticism for discussing their illnesses, pointing to the challenges of diagnosing neurological disorders.

Navarro’s comments carried a personal dimension. Her husband, Al Cardenas, has Parkinson’s disease, and she praised public figures who have helped raise awareness about neurological conditions.

Hostin also condemned Kelly’s remarks, arguing that people who use their platforms to educate others about health deserve recognition rather than ridicule.

Applegate discussed the diagnosis change on her podcast with Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who has lived with MS since 2001. The Dead to Me star stressed that learning she might not have MS does not mean her symptoms have disappeared.

Instead, she faces another round of medical investigations to understand what has been happening since 2021.

Things got downright spooky in Orlando, Fla., on Oct. 21, when 184 people dressed as witches climbed aboard The Orlando Eye, a 400-foot-tall observation wheel, in an attempt to set a new world record.

Guests dressed as witches were provided with complimentary admission to The Orlando Eye for participating in the event, not to mention treated to sunset views of Central Florida from 400 feet above Orlando.

Peppa Pig joined families dressed as witches at The Orlando Eye for a record-setting Halloween celebration on Oct. 21, 2026.

The Orlando Eye

And, since The Orlando Eye is operated by Merlin Entertainments, a few familiar faces from the company’s other Florida attractions joined the celebration, including the LEGO Wacky Witch from LEGOLAND Florida Resort and Peppa Pig from Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida, who arrived in her own witch costume.

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Families in Halloween costumes boarded The Orlando Eye as part of an attempt to set a world record for the most people dressed as witches on an observation wheel.

The Orlando Eye

A spokesperson for Merlin Entertainments, Noel Brooks, told local news outlet WESH 2 News that The Orlando Eye was chosen for the event because it’s the tallest observation wheel on the East Coast, and because it’s “in the heart of Orlando.”

“I mean, establishing a world record, like having the most people dressed as witches as possible on The Orlando Eye at one time, it’d be wonderful,” Brooks said of her team’s decision to host the event. “It’d be something super fun. It’s just something that we’d be really proud of.”

Participants dressed in witch hats gathered at The Orlando Eye, where 184 people helped set a Halloween-themed world record.

The Orlando Eye

Although the final count of 184 participants was verified by Norah White, president and CEO-elect of Orlando’s International Drive District, it remains unclear whether the event has been officially recognized by a world-record organization.

The Orlando Eye is located in Orlando’s International Drive District, where other Merlin Entertainments attractions, like Madame Tussauds Orlando and SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, also operate.

A capsule aboard The Orlando Eye overlooks Central Florida at sunset during a Halloween celebration that brought together 184 people dressed as witches.

The Orlando Eye

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For a limited time, admission to The Orlando Eye includes free admission to either of these two other attractions. Or, guests can purchase a three-attraction ticket starting at $39.

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Michael J. Fox had the perfect birthday message for Christopher Lloyd, thanks to a little Back to the Future history.

Lloyd, who famously played Doc Brown in the beloved film franchise, turned 88 on October 22. To celebrate, Fox shared a photo of the longtime costars smiling together at dinner, along with a joke that fans of the movies will instantly recognize. 

“Great Scott you’re 88! That’s some serious [expletive], love you!” Fox wrote on Instagram. The message was a nod to one of Doc Brown’s most memorable lines: “When this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [expletive].” 

Lloyd also took a moment on his birthday to express his appreciation for his loved ones and fans. “Today I turn 88 … I’ve seen some serious [expletive]. The most serious of it all is love. I love my family, my friends, and my wonderful fans. The power of love remains,” he wrote on X. 

His reference to “The Power of Love” was another nod to Back to the Future, where Huey Lewis and the News’ hit song was featured. 

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Fox had shared some insight into his friendship with Lloyd earlier this year. Speaking to People, he recalled going out to dinner with his costar, who mentioned that he would soon be turning 88.

“He and I went out for dinner a few days ago, and he said he’d be 88 … when he turns 88. But he’s great. He’s one of the most youthful guys I know. So young,” Fox said.

The two actors have remained connected through the enduring popularity of Back to the Future, which first hit theaters more than 40 years ago. The beloved film went on to spawn two sequels, an animated TV series, video games, books, a stage musical and theme park attractions.

The story follows Fox’s Marty McFly, a high school student who accidentally travels back in time in a DeLorean built by his scientist friend, Emmett “Doc” Brown. When Marty inadvertently disrupts his parents’ first meeting, he must find a way to bring them together before he erases his own existence. 

Fox and Lloyd have reunited over the years, including in 2020, while Fox, Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Thomas F. Wilson came together at Fan Expo Portland in 2023. Fox went on to star in a string of successful films and television shows, including Spin City, Stuart Little and The Good Wife.

Still, Back to the Future has remained an important part of his story. In 2025, he revisited the film’s legacy in his memoir, Future Boy, sharing memories of making the movie that brought him and Lloyd together. 

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Megyn Kelly is facing sharp criticism from the women of The View after questioning Christina Applegate’s emotional response to learning she had been misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

During Thursday’s episode of the ABC talk show, Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, and Sunny Hostin defended the actress and condemned Kelly’s comments about her health. The heated discussion came just days after Applegate’s heartbreaking revelation that she does not have MS — despite spending five years believing she had the neurological condition.

What Did Megyn Kelly Say About Christina Applegate?

On Tuesday, October 20, Kelly criticized the Dead to Me actress on The Megyn Kelly Show, questioning her years of public advocacy. “She’s crying now because I guess she no longer gets to be the face of this disease,” Kelly said.

She also accused Applegate of building a public identity around her diagnosis. The remarks came after Applegate tearfully explained on her MeSsy podcast that she continues to experience debilitating symptoms without knowing their cause.

How Did Whoopi Goldberg Respond to Megyn Kelly?

Goldberg directly challenged Kelly’s comments during Thursday’s broadcast. “So, let me ask you, ma’am, you think Christina wanted to have MS so she could have a good time? Are you crazy?” Goldberg asked.

Haines also defended Applegate, pointing out that the actress is still struggling physically and emotionally. “Talk about kicking someone when they’re down. She got a diagnosis and wanted to help other people,” Haines said.

Why Did Ana Navarro Compare Megyn Kelly to a ‘Fungus’?

Navarro delivered one of the segment’s harshest responses, accusing Kelly of deliberately provoking outrage. She said she didn’t “even want to get into the Megyn Kelly of it all because I think she’s like a fungus that thrives on oxygen that she gets by purposely creating outrage” on sensitive topics.

Haines called Kelly a bully, while Hostin criticized how she treated someone sharing a painful health experience. Navarro also spoke about her husband, Al Cardenas, who has Parkinson’s disease, emphasizing the difficulties surrounding neurological diagnoses.

What Did Christina Applegate Reveal About Her Misdiagnosis?

Applegate, 54, announced Tuesday that doctors had determined her 2021 MS diagnosis was incorrect. However, the Married… with Children actress stressed that the news had not improved her health.

“You don’t get misdiagnosed and then all of a sudden I’m better,” she told podcast co-host Jamie-Lynn Sigler.

Her doctors are continuing to investigate her symptoms. Goldberg closed the discussion by urging Kelly to reconsider her remarks. “That’s how we get through our lives. We connect to each other. That’s what this is about, and I’m going to connect to you and say rethink your position on this, because you’re wrong.”

A beloved talk show tradition is getting a decidedly mixed reaction online after actress Emmy Rossum showed off her dance moves on The Jennifer Hudson Show.

Rossum, best known for her roles in Shameless and The Phantom of the Opera, appeared on the Thursday, October 22, episode of the daytime talk show, where she took part in the show’s signature Spirit Tunnel. The tradition features staff members lining a hallway to cheer, chant, and dance as celebrity guests make their way toward the stage.

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While the segment is designed to get guests energized before their interviews, not everyone watching is feeling the spirit.

A Reddit post featuring Rossum’s entrance sparked a lively discussion with many commenters questioning the tradition and admitting they would feel uncomfortable participating themselves.

“If I never see a spirit tunnel video again I wouldn’t mind that,” one commenter wrote, receiving thousands of upvotes.

Another called the videos “excruciating,” while someone else described the experience as a “humiliation ritual.”

Others focused on the awkwardness of being expected to dance while walking between two rows of people. One commenter wrote that the setup seemed particularly uncomfortable because guests have to keep moving down the hallway while figuring out what to do with their hands and feet.

Several people also admitted that the prospect of being asked to participate would make them anxious, even if they were never likely to find themselves in that situation.

The Spirit Tunnel, which has become one of the most recognizable features of The Jennifer Hudson Show, began during the show’s first season as a way to give Hudson an energetic welcome before she took the stage. It eventually expanded to include celebrity guests, with staff members creating personalized chants and musical tributes for the stars walking through the hallway.

Not everyone was focused on criticizing the tradition itself. One commenter pointed out the double standard guests can face, noting that some people admitted they would be too anxious to participate while others criticized Rossum for not doing enough.

“These comments are hilarious cuz you got half of them saying they’d be terrified to do this out of embarrassment or anxiety and the other half slagging on her for not doing enough,” the commenter wrote. “Like, people acting like she should be doing Cirque de Soleil for y’all damn.”

At Fordlandia, Henry Ford’s rubber town in the Brazilian Amazon, alcohol was banned, the diet was meat-free and workers were encouraged to take up line dancing, according to American Heritage. Some workers also felt pressured to attend poetry readings and English-only singing lessons.

Ford wanted his own supply of rubber for tires, and he said the project was about more than money. “We are not going to South America to make money but to help develop that wonderful and fertile land,” he said in 1928, per American Heritage. He received a free land concession of about 2.5 million acres along the Tapajós River in 1927, and the first ships with supplies left in August 1928, according to cultural institution The Henry Ford.

The rubber trees did not cooperate. Heavy rains washed away the nutrient-rich soil. Drought, leaf fungus, and pests damaged the plantings, The Henry Ford said. Workers who were used to avoiding the hottest hours of the day were expected to keep a nine-to-five schedule, and a riot broke out in which they vandalized the time clocks and damaged equipment, American Heritage reported. Administrators left by boat until the Brazilian military restored order.

Ford moved most operations to a second plantation, Belterra, about 80 miles downriver in 1933, per All That’s Interesting. Commercial tapping there began in 1942 and produced 750 tons of latex, against a need of 38,000 tons per year, The Henry Ford said.

Ford gave up its Amazon rubber holdings in 1945, selling them to the Brazilian government for $250,000, according to The Henry Ford. By then, the total investment had been $20 million.

Today, Fordlandia is largely abandoned. About 2,000 people still live there, a fraction of the 10,000 the town was built to house. The hospital was destroyed in a 2012 fire, per Al Jazeera. Local historian Luiz Magno Ribeiro told the outlet, “Ford disrespected the laws of nature. But nature is sovereign – nobody beats nature.”

A Brazilian court recently ordered local and federal governments to help restore and preserve the site, Jalopnik reported in June 2026. They must create a recovery plan and carry it out or face fines. Fordlandia is not yet an official heritage site, according to Jalopnik.

Ford’s name turned up on another big landmark project closer to home. In 2018, Ford paid $90 million for Detroit’s Michigan Central Station, and restoring it and its campus cost nearly $950 million.

Sylvester Stallone is going against the grain and defending the use of Artificial Intelligence in Hollywood.

While many actors and filmmakers are blasting AI, the Rocky star is embracing the new technology, and warning those who are resisting the new technology.

“If you don’t go with it, you will be trampled by it,” he said on “The Overlap” podcast.

Stallone is executive producing a new John Rambo film to be released in 2027, and he said he was denied by producers when he proposed using AI to portray himself younger for the new project.

“I get in trouble for this [but] AI is here to stay,” he said. “I wanted to do half-human, half-AI and put it together, and of course everyone’s going nuts. I go, ‘That’s happening, guys. People are selling their images. There’s going to be 20 Elvis avatars … This is happening.’” 

After his AI idea was rejected, he cast 30-year-old Noah Centineo, who starred in the Netflix spy adventure series, The Recruit, to play the lead role. John Rambo follows a young Rambo serving as a Green Beret during the Vietnam War. 

Stallone will also see a younger actor portray him in the biographical film I Play Rocky. It tells the true story of how he overcame massive obstacles to create his 1976 classic Rocky. Initially, studios refused to allow him to star in the film. He proved his doubters wrong, as Rocky became one of the most successful greatest films franchises, spawning six films, and three Creed spinoffs starring Michael B. Jordan. I Play Rocky featuring 27-year-old Anthony Ippolito opens in theaters on November 20.

After over 50 years as a professional actor, Stallone, now 80, is not slowing down. He continues to star in the Paramount+ series Tulsa King as Dwight “The General” Manfredi. He is also executive producing a spinoff, Frisco King, starring Samuel L. Jackson. Stallone also appears as Manfredi in the new show which debuts December 18, also on Paramount+.

A potentially record-breaking weather pattern could shake up winter across the United States, according to a new warning from the United Nations.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, announced Wednesday, Oct. 21, that the current El Niño could reach unprecedented strength by the end of 2026.

According to the agency’s latest seasonal climate outlook, ocean temperatures in the tropical Pacific could climb to 3.8°C above average between November 2026 and January 2027, with El Niño expected to peak around December.

WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo warned that the developing event could reach levels beyond those recorded during the agency’s four decades of monitoring.

We’re headed for an El Niño that is — quite literally — off the charts.

WMO’s Global Seasonal Climate Update shows that El Niño is forecast to exceed the scale of global monitoring charts. Its impacts will be felt well into 2027.

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— World Meteorological Organization (@WMO) October 22, 2026 What’s New in the Latest El Niño Forecast?

The warning comes just two weeks after the WMO released its Oct. 8 outlook, which had already projected unusually strong El Niño conditions heading into winter.

Michael Pardee, an NC State graduate and meteorologist, reviewed both forecasts and told Parade that the latest models showed a 0.1°C increase when comparing the same three-month period.

Pardee said the change points to a stronger El Niño developing toward December, with forecast models showing a more consistent pattern as winter approaches.

The latest announcement also prompted a warning from United Nations humanitarian officials.

During a joint press conference, United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher warned that an unusually powerful El Niño could disrupt economies and affect vulnerable communities around the world.

Officials urged governments to prepare for potentially widespread weather impacts.

What Could El Niño Mean for Your Winter?

El Niño occurs when ocean temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific become unusually warm, influencing weather patterns around the world.

Stronger events can disrupt typical seasonal conditions, bringing heavier rainfall to some regions while leaving others warmer or drier than usual.

According to the WMO, parts of the United States could see increased rainfall this winter, particularly in the Northwest.

A similar outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), released Oct. 15, also points to increased precipitation across parts of the South and East Coast, along with warmer temperatures across much of the northern U.S.

But more precipitation doesn’t necessarily mean more snow.

As FOX Weather previously reported, past powerful El Niño winters have produced very different results.

During the 2015–16 winter, for example, an unusually warm December was followed by a major January blizzard that buried parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

Ultimately, snowfall will depend on storm tracks and whether temperatures are cold enough for precipitation to fall as snow.

What Happens Next?

The WMO expects El Niño to reach its peak around December 2026, although its effects could continue into 2027.

While the latest forecast suggests an exceptionally strong El Niño, the agency emphasized that seasonal outlooks cannot predict individual storms or exactly when severe weather will strike.

As winter approaches, Americans are encouraged to stay up to date with local forecasts for a clearer picture of what to expect in their area.

It all started with a park ranger who noticed something odd. On June 19, 2026 — the same day Philadelphia was buzzing over a World Cup match nearby — a ranger spotted 44-year-old Eugene Horsch and an unidentified woman parked near a fire hydrant at 6th and Market streets. When authorities approached, they found Horsch had a fake DEA badge, crack cocaine, and two guns with the serial numbers filed off. The woman had someone else’s ID in her pocket — belonging to Blair Tonzelli, who’d been reported missing in 2023 — and she said Horsch had given it to her.

That one traffic stop led police to a three-story row house at 417 West Chew Avenue in Philadelphia’s Olney neighborhood. Inside, they found a basement loaded with corrosive and toxic chemicals, a 55-gallon drum hooked up to hoses and piping, and documents connected to missing people. CBS News Philadelphia, which broke the story, called it a “house of horrors.” What investigators found on the hard drives inside would take months to process — and it gets worse the deeper they go.

The Man Who Was Hiding in Plain Sight

Eugene — the man arrested at the traffic stop — wasn’t the real story. That was his late father, Raymond “R.C.” Horsch, who owned the home and died in 2025. The more investigators dug, the clearer it became that R.C. had been telling people exactly who he was for years. Nobody stopped him.

In a 2013 podcast, he talked openly about his life in adult films and the kinds of roles he liked to play. “I, of course, was kind of a natural as a perverted serial killer,” he said, on tape, to an interviewer. “Wasn’t much of a stretch at all.”

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He also wrote books. CBS News Philadelphia reviewed hundreds of pages of his manuscripts — graphic, violent, and deeply disturbing. One, a 2014 memoir he called Empathy, described strangling a woman and then dissolving her body using chemicals. The book was published. It was available for sale. Nobody flagged it.

His ex-wife, Amy McHale, disappeared in 2016. Her last known location was that house on Chew Avenue. When investigators interviewed R.C. Horsch at the time, they said nothing seemed wrong. She’s still missing.

What They Found Inside

By August 2026, detectives had pulled more than 600,000 photos, 70,000 videos, and over 10,000 pages of writings from digital devices at the home. On the very first hard drive, they found footage of two women who appeared to be dead — along with videos of those same women when they were alive. A separate recording showed R.C. strangling a woman with a zip tie, which investigators say would implicate him in murder.

In September, police announced they’d identified 58 women in the footage. Five are feared dead — three of them, Gabrielle Amarando, Maribel Fresses and Nicole Fusaro, have been specifically named by investigators. Seven women with ties to the home are still missing.

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Billie Eilish just got the big chop.

In a new Instagram Reel posted Thursday, October 22, the singer debuted her new bob, shaking her head from side to side, showing off a short strawberry blonde haircut that falls just below her jaw. She set the clip to “Cut Your Hair,” the 1994 song by Pavement—a fitting soundtrack for the big reveal.

The “Birds of a Feather” singer kept the caption simple with just a kissy face emoji, and let the huge grin on her face do the talking. Fans also did a lot of talking, with the post receiving over 54 thousand comments in about three hours.

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“Omg I wasn’t prepared. 😍,” one person wrote, while another agreed, “ITS PERFECT.”

Another agreed, “IT SUITS YOUUU SOOO FREAKING WELL !! 😩😩🙏🏻🙏🏻”

“NEW HAIR MEANS SOMETHING IS COMING,” a hopeful fan theorized.

A fourth said, “I can smell the album from here.”

READ MORE: Billie Eilish Breaks 2-Month Social Media Silence With Whole New Look

Eilish first showed off the strawberry blonde look in an Instagram photo dump back on October 5, which was her first post in almost two months. In one mirror selfie, her hair appeared around shoulder length, styled with choppy layers and a side part. It was also noticeably a lighter strawberry blonde color, which she seems to have kept.

The songstress’s last album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, was released on May 17, 2024, so fans have been waiting nearly two and a half years for a follow-up. Eilish and her brother and collaborator Finneas recently added fuel to the speculation, with her saying in an October 21 interview with Vogue that they were “in serious album mode right now” and had been making a lot of music.

Eilish has also kept busy outside the studio. She recently wrapped filming for her feature-film debut, an adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar, and this week launched a co-designed jewelry collection with Finneas and John Hardy.

Tom Skerritt, a beloved and iconic actor best known for his role in Alien and Top Gun, has died at the age of 93.

He died on Wednesday, Oct. 21 of natural causes, his family announced.

“We are heartbroken by his loss,” they said in a statement, per The Hollywood Reporter. “While the world knew Tom through his remarkable acting career, we knew him for his humor, curiosity, wisdom, generosity and the love he brought into our lives. He cared deeply about imagination, creativity, storytelling, service, veterans, the natural world and helping others find and share their own voices.”

Skerritt is also known for his work as Shirley MacLaine’s husband in the 11-time Oscar nominee The Turning Point (1977), as well as the patriarch of the MacLean family in Robert Redford‘s film A River Runs Through It (1992). He starred for four seasons on CBS’ Picket Fences beginning in 1992 as the sheriff of the fictional town. His other appearances include M*A*S*H, Wild Rovers (1971), Fuzz (1972), Big Bad Mama (1974), Ice Castles (1978), Cheers, Brothers and Sisters, Laramie, The Real McCoys, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, My Three Sons, Wagon Train, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, The Time Tunnel, Mannix, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, Cannon, Barnaby Jones, S.W.A.T., Baretta, Chicago Hope, Will & Grace, The West Wing, The Grid, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Huff, Leverage, The Good Wife, and Madam Secretary.

Film credits include Ted, Savage Harvest (1981), The Dead Zone (1983), SpaceCamp (1986), Made to Order (1987), The Rookie (1990), Steel Magnolias (1989), Contact (1997), The Other Sister (1999), Tears of the Sun (2003), Bonneville (2006), Redemption Road (2010), A Hologram for the King (2016), and Day of Days (2017).

Following news of his death, tributes poured in.

“Great in MASH, Cheers, A River Runs Through It…pretty much everything he was ever in,” one person wrote.

“Oh no!! 💔 I have always enjoyed him. I loved him in Steel Magnolias. I loved him in Picket Fences. He was so good as the father in A River Runs Through It RIP Tom Skerritt,” another person commented.

“Picket Fences was a hoot. Skerritt was great in that, Top Gun, and tons of other shows & movies. RIP,” a fan posted.

“Outstanding actor! Appeared in so many great films. May his memory be a blessing 💙,” another fan expressed.

“Legend. How sad😔,” one fan said.

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Dancing with the Stars is going to get spooky on Tuesday night when the theme is “Horror Night” in honor of Halloween. As there was no elimination last week, all 10 couples return to the ballroom dancing the Viennese Waltz, Argentine Tango, and Contemporary, in an homage to fan-favorite horror films like The Omen, Saw, and Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

Once again, the competition series will be co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, with Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough resuming their seats at the judges’ desk as the couples continue the battle for the Len Goodman Mirror Ball Trophy. They will be joined by Shirley Ballas, who was one of the judges of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro and is Mark Ballas’ mother.

It will also see the return of Val Chmerkovskiy partnering again with Jenna Dewan.

See below for the specific songs and dance styles.

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Voting will be open when the dancing begins and close shortly after the final performance of the night. Live viewer votes from each night will be combined with the judges’ scores to determine who is in jeopardy of elimination.

Related: How to Vote on Dancing With the Stars Season 35: Live Windows, Limits & 2026 Rules

Dancing with the Stars 2026 Songs and Dances (Week 7)

The couples (along with their dance styles and songs) are as follows:

• Tatyana Ali with partner Jan Ravnik will perform a Paso Doble to “I Lied to You” by Miles Caton, inspired by Sinners.
• Tyler Cameron with partner Sharna Burgess will perform a Viennese waltz to “Love Son For a Vampire” by Annie Lennox, inspired by Brahm Stoker’s Dracula.
• Jenna Dewan with partner Val Chmerkovskiy will perform an Argentine Tango to “Uninvited” by Damned Anthem & Kendra Dantes, inspired by zombie films.
• Ezra Frech with partner Daniella Karagach will perform a Jazz routine to “Madness” by Ruelle, inspired by “The Invisible Man.”
• Amber Glenn with partner Pasha Pashkov will perform an Argentine Tango to “Perfection” by Clint Mansell, inspired by Black Swan.
• Maura Higgins with partner Mark Ballas will perform a Contemporary routine to “Cry Little Sister” by Gerard McMann, inspired by The Lost Boys.
• Jackson Olson with partner Emma Slater will perform a Contemporary number to “That’s Life” by Frank Sinatra, inspired by Joker.
• Harry Shum Jr. with partner Jenna Johnson will perform a Contemporary routine to “Toxic” by 2WEI, inspired by Saw.
• Julia Stiles with partner Ezra Sosa will perform an Argentine Tango to “The Dogs Attack” by Jerry Goldsmith, inspired by The Omen.
• Connor Wood with partner Rylee Arnold will perform a Contemporary routine to “You Are My Sunshine” by Charles McDonald, inspired by Annabelle: Creation.

Dancing with the Stars is simulcast on ABC and Disney+ Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Streams the next day on Hulu.

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Now that his Outlander days are behind him, Sam Heughan, who famously played Jamie Fraser in the hit STARZ series, is taking a more modern approach to roles with the announcement today that the hot Scot will star alongside Viola Davis in a new thriller for Paramount+, Ascent.

Ascent is a character-driven thriller set in the dangerous world of global corporate crisis and damage control.

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Sam will play Conal, one of Ascent Ventures top agents. A lethally charming and natural chameleon, Conal uses social cunning and ruthlessness to get the job done, and he always gets a thrill out of completing a mission.

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Viola will play Catriona, an elite corporate fixer, who must weaponize the ruthless skills that have made her indispensable to billion-dollar clients when her estranged daughter is in danger.

The series will premiere globally exclusively on Paramount+, with production slated to begin in Los Angeles in 2027.

Related: Sam Heughan Reflects on How Outlander Has Changed Everything (Exclusive)

In addition to Outlander, which earned him BAFTA Scotland and Critics’ Choice Award nominations, Sam has also been seen in The Couple Next Door, Men in Kilts: A Road Trip with Sam and Graham, River City, Island at War, The Wild West, and Party Animals. He will next appear in the political thriller Embassy, alongside J.K. Simmons and Anna Kendrick.

In film, Sam most recently starred in Love Again, with Priyanka Chopra and Céline Dion, and has also been in The Spy Who Dumped me, with Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon, Bloodshot with Vin Diesel, and SAS: Red Notice with Ruby Rose and Andy Serkis.

Outside of acting, Sam is also a 3-times New York Times bestselling author, the founder of an award-winning spirit brand called The Sassenach, and creator of My Peak Challenge, a wellness brand that helps people live a healthy lifestyle while raising money for charity.

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If your family’s Elf on the Shelf is usually getting into mischief around the house, this holiday season, Santa’s Scout Elves are heading somewhere a little more unexpected: under the sea.

The Elf on the Shelf is teaming up with SEA LIFE Aquariums for a new interactive Christmas experience at nine locations across the United States. Beginning Nov. 20 at most participating aquariums, families can join The Sea Star Search with The Elf on the Shelf, a festive scavenger hunt that sends kids on a mission to recover missing decorations from an underwater Christmas tree.

Santa’s Scout Elves are making a splash at SEA LIFE Aquariums this holiday season as part of a new interactive Christmas scavenger hunt at nine locations across the U.S.

SEA Life Aquariums

The storyline? Christmas is in peril because decorations have mysteriously disappeared from the Undersea Christmas Tree, including the special Christmas Sea Star that belongs at the very top. Santa has sent his Scout Elves to help recover the missing decorations, but they’ll need aquarium guests to pitch in and save the holiday.

Related: The Elf on the Shelf Can Now Dress Like Spider-Man, Olaf and a Hogwarts Student With New Holiday Accessories

Included with a general admission ticket, the experience sends guests on a hunt for missing ornaments throughout the aquarium. Along the way, families will spot Scout Elves, complete festive challenges and collect pieces of a Christmas Sea Star medallion to take home. Those who finish the trail will also receive an exclusive Elf on the Shelf Christmas Star Certificate.

The Sea Star Search with The Elf on the Shelf invites families to help Santa’s Scout Elves recover missing Christmas decorations at nine SEA LIFE Aquariums this holiday season.

SEA LIFE Aquariums

All these festivities take place among the marine habitats and exhibits that are already a part of a SEA LIFE Aquarium.

The Sea Star Search with The Elf on the Shelf takes place Nov. 20 through Jan. 3 at the SEA LIFE Aquariums located in Arizona, Carlsbad, Grapevine, Mall of America, Michigan, New Jersey, Orlando, and San Antonio, and from Dec. 7 through Jan. 3 at SEA LIFE Aquarium Charlotte-Concord. The event is suitable for all ages.

Emmy-winning actor Tom Skerritt has died at the age of 93. His family made the announcement.

Most people will remember Skerritt for his roles in Alien and M*A*S*H, but he was also beloved as Sheriff Jimmy Brock in the ‘90s series Picket Fences. It was only recently that he stepped out for an autograph signing, showing no signs of slowing down.

Tom Skerritt Cause of Death

Skerritt’s family shared that he had died of natural causes. 

There was no mention of him struggling with an illness beforehand. The family said in a statement:

“We are heartbroken by his loss. While the world knew Tom through his remarkable acting career, we knew him for his humor, curiosity, wisdom, generosity and the love he brought into our lives. He cared deeply about imagination, creativity, storytelling, service, veterans, the natural world and helping others find and share their own voices.”

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The Life and Career of Tom Skerritt

Skerritt’s career started in the 1970 feature M*A*S*H, where he played Duke Forrest, a surgeon who opened the film by stealing a jeep. That was where fans met Hawkeye Pierce, played by Donald Sutherland at the time. The Korean-war set comedy would become a CBS TV series of the same name, and while Hawkeye would become a character on the small screen, Duke would not.

He also starred in The Turning Point, Top Gun, and A River Runs Through It. He quickly became a household name, especially thanks to his role as Captain Dallas in Alien in 1979. Skerritt nearly didn’t take on that role, fearing that the special effects would end up consuming the budget, but as soon as Ridley Scott signed on to direct, he changed his mind.

In 1992, he continued to showcase his star power as the sheriff of Rome, Wisconsin in Picket Fences. This was where he won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1993 and was nominated for it again a year later.

Since then, he has done a few fun roles, including Rebecca’s ex-boss Evan Drake on Cheers and William on Brothers and Sisters. He even appeared as himself in the 2012 Mark Wahlberg comedy Ted.

Skerritt most recently appeared at a convention to sign autographs for fans, where many took to the comments to share the roles they will always remember him for.

Queen Elizabeth II served as Britain’s monarch for 70 years, but her former private secretary once identified a decision she regretted during her reign.

The late Lord Charteris, who worked with Elizabeth from 1950 to 1977, said the Queen considered her delayed visit to Aberfan, Wales, following a devastating mining disaster in 1966, to be a mistake.

Royal biographer Gyles Brandreth recounted the conversation in his book, Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait, after asking Charteris whether Elizabeth had “ever felt she had put a foot wrong.”

“He said, immediately, ‘Aberfan. She got that wrong, and she knows it,'” Brandreth wrote.
On October 21, 1966, a massive landslide of coal waste swept through Aberfan, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The disaster occurred when a coal tip from the nearby Merthyr Vale Colliery collapsed, sending approximately 150,000 tons of mud and slurry down the hillside.

The 1966 tragedy occurred on the last day of school before the autumn break, when children and teachers were inside their classrooms. Nearly half of the school’s students lost their lives. The landslide engulfed Pantglas Junior School, 20 houses, and a farm. Most of the children who died were between the ages of 7 and 10.

Elizabeth issued a public statement expressing her anguish and sent Prince Philip and Lord Snowdon, Princess Margaret’s husband, to the village. However, she waited eight days before visiting Aberfan herself on October 29. Charteris told Brandreth that the delay was “a mistake” and “one she regrets.”

He also explained why the Queen may have struggled to respond immediately. “The scale of the tragedy called for an immediate response, but she is not a spontaneous person, and she is not given to emotional gestures,” Charteris said. The former royal aide, who died in 1999, believed Elizabeth understood that she should have visited the community sooner.

The account has resurfaced as the royal family marks the 60th anniversary of the disaster.
King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and Prince William traveled to Aberfan on October 21, 2026, to honor those who lost their lives.

According to People, the three royals first visited the Aberfan Memorial Garden, which stands on the site of Pantglas Junior School. Charles, 77, Camilla, 79, and William, 44, observed a moment of remembrance at the memorial. They then walked to the Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Center, where they met with survivors and local community members.

The anniversary visit brought three senior members of the royal family together to remember the victims and meet people whose lives were affected by the disaster.

Elizabeth, who died in September 2022 at age 96, visited Aberfan several times during her reign after her initial trip.

It’s safe to say that Alexis Lete is an all-around Challenge cast member. Of course, there’s the physical aspect of that label, as we’ve seen her showcase myriad skills across her rookie season, from strength to dexterity to swimming to, most recently, puzzles. But the former WWE wrestler has also brought plenty as a TV character as well. She became the latest showmance partner of seven-time champ Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio. She developed a rivalry with Anna Leigh Wilson.

Generally, she wasn’t afraid to pop off. And she did so in a major way after Adrienne Naylor sent her into the final elimination of the season. Cursing out her captain, Lete went on a tirade after her victory, lambasting her team and calling Adrienne a “coward” and an “idiot.” Regardless of her acrimony, however, as we pause halfway through this season’s final, she seems to be in it to win it alongside the other ladies of the Grey team — even if she doesn’t think she’ll be getting any money at the end of it.

Parade got the chance to talk with Lete about the real reason why she went off on Adrienne, her showmance with Bananas, and what actually prevented her from throwing the final as she threatened.

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We need to start with this outburst you have after the elimination against Adrienne and the rest of your team. What was the source of your frustrations with them? Was it being sent into elimination at all? Or just not getting a heads-up that you would be going into the sand?
It was a lot of things. I literally just shot my “Le-Tea Time” before this, and I had five pages of why I was upset and how I was blindsided. This is bad, but this is ultimately my number one reason. Before I voted her captain, we were on the top of a temple, and I was like, “Hey, I know Anna Leigh is really pushing for people who haven’t gone in to go in. Would you put me in?” She’s like, “Lete, on my mom’s grave, I will not throw you in just because you haven’t gone in.” And I was like, “Alright, that’s a big thing to swear on! I trust you. Let’s do this.”

And then ultimately, I go in because I hadn’t gone in before. And it kind of felt like someone went back on something that they swore on. And to me, I’m religious. I believe in God. I believe in higher powers. And I just couldn’t fathom someone lying about that, or going back on their word about that. And I did explode. Mentally, I couldn’t comprehend how someone would do that. And then her reasoning is, “We put the strongest person in there to come back.” It wasn’t a physical competition! It was a puzzle. At that point, no one knew I was good at puzzles. And there was a reason I didn’t tell anybody. Because if someone blindsided me, I would know their intentionality behind it. So she had been plotting to throw me in, and if she truly wasn’t, then that makes no sense. Because I think she knew that she was going to throw me in.

So yeah, I reacted in a way of like, “You know you could have told me.” I had a big meal before even going into the elimination. You’re not supposed to eat a lot of food when you’re about to do some activities. Everybody on our team was stretching but me. There were just so many things where I’m like, “You could have given me a little heads-up. You could have given me an inkling that I might go in.” You could have been like, “Hey, Cassidy and Cara are stretching. Maybe you need to stretch, Lete.” Nothing. So I’m just out here, big chilling.

And yes, I understand as a rookie, you can never think you’re safe. Someone swore to me about something. So, to me, that stands for something. I mean, now I know that going to the Challenge house, again, people can swear on stuff. And they could not believe that there are spirits or higher powers or something that’s going to come back and haunt them. But I do. So I reacted that way because of my own beliefs, not really considering other people’s.

In the midst of your outburst, you threatened to sabotage the final so Grey wouldn’t win. And we saw Bananas trying to stir the pot to push you in that direction. Were you actually ever going to throw the final? And if so, was there a particular moment that changed your mind?
No, I was planning on standing ten toes down with that. And honestly, I would have preferred to just sit at the starting line while the Orange team goes ahead and maybe give it five minutes. And then they finally are gonna be like, “Okay, Lete, whatever. I’m a coward, and we need you for the final.” Words are just words, and if those words don’t mean anything to you, you shouldn’t have a problem saying them. I’ve said far worse about being a captain of a team to get people to do stuff that I wanted them to do.

The morning of [the final], we get rules read. They came and they said, “We had to rewrite the rules last night. If there’s a player on any team that doesn’t show that they’re putting forth effort, we will disqualify them.” So now my team’s reaction is, “We never have to say that we’re cowards. We can just say Lete’s not trying. We can get her disqualified!” So now I’m going through the game as if someone’s holding a gun to my head. And out of all the puzzles, we get to choose what puzzle we go to. They choose to go to the puzzle where it’s something that I did two nights before, right? And they’re like, [Mimes holding a gun.] “So, Lete, are you going to help us or not? Lete, are you going to help us? If you don’t help us, hey, games people!” So I’m over here, like gun to my head, “Alright, I’ll do this.” And you guys also didn’t see the Last Supper, and the Last Supper is the biggest tea of the season that I’m surprised they didn’t show.

Tell me more! What went down?
If you’ve been watching, they kind of do teasers for like the next few episodes. And there’s one where Cassidy and I are going at it. And I look at her, and I go, “Well, why don’t you come across this table then?” I literally thought Cassidy was going to come and try to fight me, like every ounce of my being. I’m not gonna lie, I was scared in that moment. I’ve never had a fist fight with someone in real life. I was angry, but I was like a controlled, funny, angry. Her anger towards me was just rage and red, and I was like, “We’re gonna get in a fistfight, and like neither of us is gonna make it to the final. This is crazy.”

And I think they didn’t show it honestly because it’s like, where did all this come from? Because I asked Adrienne to say she’s a coward, not Cassidy. So the fact that Cassidy is the one that’s so offended by this was a little interesting to me. Everyone deals with stuff differently, but she really went guns blazing. And the night before the final, I’m like, “You literally asked me pack my bags [and said] that you don’t want me and need me.” Because after this, people are like getting ready to step in. It was insane. And then she’s like, “We want you to pack your bags. We don’t want you here. Games people, we want her to not run the final with us.”

And I’m just like, “Okay, this is really extreme. We could all simply just sit down and be like, ‘Lete, this is ridiculous. But because you’re being such an asshole, I’m a coward, and we need you for the final. Are you happy?'” I told them multiple times. I was like, “Listen, I don’t even expect to make any money now. I expect that you’re not going to give me anything. I just want you to say this so I can run the final guns ablazing with a team that knows that I’m someone that they need. Because right now you guys are telling me, ‘We don’t need you, we could run this without you, you’re not valid.'” But then they’re like, ‘Well, we do need you.'” I’m like, “Cool, well, just also admit you’re a coward.” And they’re like, “Well no. Actually, we don’t need you.” So they keep going back and forth and I’m like, “Okay this is a lot.” So yes, I was going to sit there and wait for them to tell me they needed me. But then the game people are like, “You’re going to get disqualified if you do that. So we do need you to keep it pushing.” So I kept it pushing.

Speaking of the final, I’d be remiss if I didn’t bring up one of the biggest points of contention from the episode that just aired. After CT was clearly struggling with the elements, he was briefly pulled from the game to have medical check on him, and production the Orange team continue without him. Considering you were the person who yelled, “That’s bulls—t” in response to the elimination, I imagein you had a certain reaction to seeing CT come back into the final.
Shocking. I was just like, “So they can have a player sit out while they can leave the slow player behind and just run ahead, and then they just get to sit?” Even he was shocked. He was like, “There’s no penalty? I can just go?” And they’re like, “Yeah, just go.” I was like, “Okay, so who from our team is tired and wants to sit out for a little bit?” Watching it back, I would have, suggested a few people sit out for a few rounds. So yeah, that was interesting to watch. I don’t really know their rhyme or reason. I mean, I’m new here!

Let’s talk about some of your relationsihps with the other players. It’s clear you and Bananas got along throughout the season. But how would you define your relationship, and how did it grow or change as things went along?
I mean, I legit had a showmance. Johnny and I were dating on the show. It was honestly great to date someone on this show. Hanging out with him was an escape from the game. I didn’t really view our relationship on the show as a part of the game. I know a lot of people use showmances to get ahead and do things like that. Dating him was honestly just an escape from the game. And I know Johnny is reckless, but he’s someone that gave me peace, truly. We would just go and cuddle and talk about things in the real world, and then he would try to get in my head about the game a little bit, and I’m like, “Johnny, f—k you. Stop, I don’t want to hear this.”

So there’s Johnny, and then there’s Bananas. Bananas is playing the game; Johnny is the one in real life. They sometimes intermingle, but ultimately I was dating Johnny on the show, not Bananas. But when Bananas came out, I’m like, “Bananas. I don’t want to play this game with you. Leave me alone.” It’s kind of like a wrestler in the WWE, right? When I was in training, I was Alexis Lete. But when I was in the ring, I was Stella Lily. So I was still myself, but just an amplified version of that. And so he was kind of the same.

But yeah, I enjoyed our relationship. And they showed it in a little clip that went on Instagram and wasn’t on the show. He’s like, I”‘m not really looking for anything serious after this. I don’t know if I have capacity with how busy my life is for even a girlfriend.” I’m like, “Okay, cool.” So I knew leaving that it wasn’t really going to go anywhere. It was just a fun time.

On the other side of the spectrum, you have your relationship with Anna Leigh. The two of you clashed throughout the season, with you even saying she “changes stories a lot” and “I’m not someone who’s so unconfident in my marriage that I have to seek validation somewhere else sexually.” Talk to me about what made you feel that way towards her.
I’m being completely honest. It’s like she has a narcissistic personality. I mean, I have an egotistical personality, right? It’s not too different. But she has a narcissistic personality, and they usually pick someone that they don’t like or see something in themselves that they want to work on, and they usually just try to bring them down.

So early on, I noticed that she just would go at me for little things. Like whenever I yelled “bulls—t” while I was sticking up for someone on our team. The next day in front of everybody at breakfast, she’s like, “That was embarrassing. I think you don’t understand social cues.” And I’m like, “That’s a weird thing to bring up in front of other people.” And then she would just do like little jabs here and there, and I was like, “Yeah, we need to bring this up in front of other people, or else you’re just gonna pick on me behind the scenes.”

And then even with Reilly, I heard them in the bathroom. “Reilly, we can’t trust her. We need to make sure we don’t really talk game with her.” And I’m like, “What have I done for you not to trust me?” She’s treating me a certain way, and there was no proof to the pudding of what she was saying. So it was just kind of interesting that she just decided to say and do all these things and try to get people to turn on me, even though I’m on her team. But I think it just comes out of a place of not liking me for maybe some things that she would like to work on in herself. Cheating on your husband will do that.

While we haven’t seen how your journey on Season 42 ends, how do you look back on your incredibly eventful rookie run?
Dude, it was so fun. And getting to know everybody outside of the house, it’s been interesting. Like to go to LA and meet Jordan. I’ve seen Jordan on episodes, and I was like, “Oh my gosh, he’s so hardcore.” He’s a goofball in person. I’m like, “Oh wait, what?” And so everyone just kind of meshes too. I met Kaycee and Justine this past weekend, and they’re like, “Oh, you’re on The Challenge? What’s good!”

And I feel like the Challenge community is truly like a family. I know everyone says that, but people really do open their arms. Even the Challenge Mania guys are like, “Hey, we’re gonna be coming into town. We’re going to a football game. We’d love for you to join us.” And it’s like these people have never met me, and they’re just opening their arms to me and making me feel so welcome. So I do have to attest, they’ve just created a good community. And the fans are super passionate, whether they love me or hate me. I love passionate people. I love when people are like, “Lete, you’re the best ever. We love you!” And then I also love people that are like, “You’re an idiot. You don’t deserve to be here. You’re a crybaby.” I’m like, you know what? At least you’re feeling something! At least I’m polarizing and not being a wimp that just bows down to whatever. So it’s been such a fun journey with having just passionate people around.

Related: ‘The Challenge’s Justin Hinsley Addresses His Heated Comments to Tori and Anna Leigh — And Where They Stand Today (Exclusive)

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A pretty mug can brighten up your morning coffee or afternoon tea, and Walmart has a new kitchen find that can help make your daily beverage feel a little more special. The Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Embossed Flower Stoneware Mug Set features a delicate floral design and a soft pastel finish that adds a charming touch to your kitchen. 

The adorable two-piece set is on sale for just $15 in all three colors. You can shop it in pink, blue, and white styles, making it easy to find an option that best suits your kitchen decor. No matter which color you choose, the floral mugs add a stylish pop of personality to your cabinets and countertops.   

Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Embossed Flower Stoneware Mug Set, $15 at Walmart 

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Related: Martha Stewart’s ‘Pretty’ $40 12-Piece Floral Dinnerware Set Adds an Elegant Touch to Any Table

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